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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,942.80, 343,254.20 and 135,400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,942.80, 343,254.20 and 135,400.40 is: 203,005.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,942.80 : 343,254.20 = 135,400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,942.80/343,254.20 = 135,400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,942.80x = 343,254.20 × 135,400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,942.80x = 46,476,755,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,476,755,981.68/228,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,005.97

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